Tina ❣’s Comments (group member since Mar 09, 2016)

Tina ❣’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Awesome! Thanks Mods!

I've been waiting to read this for quite a bit

(Team Tonks)

Cathy M. wrote: "Tina wrote: "Cathy M. wrote: "Tina wrote: "Is anyone ready for the 3rd book? I'm happy to wait a bit or something to do the buddy read."

I should be starting #3 by Monday!"

Awesome! I think I'll ..."

That's a relief! I have about 5 buddy reads going on now. Too much

I've Chapters 1-6, so I'm up to Part 2.

It was a little hard for me to get into it in the start. I kept thinking that the characters from the Grisha Verse would be in it. I can't remember then that well though.
(view spoiler)[I'm liking it so far though. The characters seem pretty cool.
Kaz is a pretty standard crook. Smart. I wonder what the cane is for.
I think I like Inej the most. I'm liking her ability to melt into the dark.
We've only just met Nina and Mattia (hide spoiler)]

I think I'll stick to reading 100 pages per day

Flowers

COMPLETED

Start: 15/06/18
End: 02/04/19
Level: Rose
Read: 97/97

Cathy M. wrote: "Tina wrote: "Is anyone ready for the 3rd book? I'm happy to wait a bit or something to do the buddy read."

I should be starting #3 by Monday!"

Awesome! I think I'll be reading the third, not audiobook. I'm not too sure how quick I can read it

Is anyone ready for the 3rd book? I'm happy to wait a bit or something to do the buddy read.

Vicki wrote: "Tina wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Chapters 1-15

Oh I love Harry Potter so much! The series is so fun to read.

The Dursleys are so [spoilers removed]

Gilderoy Lockhart is the epitomy of [spoilers remove..."

Four years is quite a long time. I'm sure I would have forgotten things if I hadn't read and watched the books multiple times.

I think you have to have read the same edition of the book. I can't see your book so I can't help! I'm struggling to put the paperback version I read in the past to be the same as the audiobook version I listened to. So, I'll have duplicates of all the H.P. books when I'm done. Bit annoying.

But, if you've got the same edition, all you'll need to do is edit, and 'add a date'. Might not help you though Vicky!

Sarah wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Tina wrote: "Stephen Fry did a great performance of (view spoiler). Sound effects were new but very welcome.."

He's definitely my favourite narrator of all time! His Hagrid voice is..."

Ohhhh I think I remember it now!! It was short. Bit awkward. Haha Filch

Heather wrote: "Sorry for not posting for a bit! I finished up a couple of books this week while traveling for work, and I've added them to the sheet.

went for DADA.

[boo..."

Nice work Heather!

I've update the classes post, so you can choose a book to match what's remaining, if you can find one!

I added it in Nicole.

We can't really see if she does or does not have a necklace on, Teri. I'd play it safe that we shouldn't use it in the banishing charm.

Spells would be good

I hope you like it Brooke!

I forgot to mention that I finished the book... then forgot to write my thoughts here.
I did like the book. The culture we get introduced to was eye opening for me. I hadn't heard of many of the traditions and beliefs so I'm glad I learnt something.
(view spoiler)[I liked how the book ended on things and how the relationships were all mended (hide spoiler)]

I'm going to have to take my time too, Jan! Slow and steady sounds good. And am glad you're better now

Apoorv - I'll try and read a few chapters until Jan is able to read with us

This is my first book that has an old person as the main character - I haven't read or heard of the books you've both mentioned. I might give them a read if I like this book!

I'll definitely re-watch the film before the buddy read for the next book! I actually like the movie's portrayal of Calcifer probably more than the book.

It's been bothering me that I can't remember the end, either

The version of the book I got from my library had a few sections on Diana's thoughts and reflections on the book.

Mild spoiler alert if you haven't seen the film...


Q: Did you like the film?

A: "I thought it was wonderful.... When we eventually met, I found that he understands my books in a way that no else has ever done.
He did of course introduce his favourite obsessions into the film. He has to have flying machines! He crammed the story full of flying machines and war scenes on the very thin basis that the King in my book was planning a war! Miyazaki and I were both children in World War II and we seem to have gone opposite ways in our reactions to it. I tend to leave the actual war our (we all know how horrible wars are), whereas Miyazaki (who feel just the same) has his cake and eats it, representing both the nastiness of a war and the exciting scenic effects of a big bombing raid."

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "The movie is quite different than the book. I personally disliked the movie because it was so different. YMMV."

That's a bit shocking for me to read! I love all of Hayao Miyazaki's films!

Michelle wrote: "Devann wrote: "@Diane me too. i was like oh my god calm down, they don't even want it clean! i mean i guess she felt like she needed to do something to 'earn her keep' but she could have like ...li..."

She probably didn't know how else to be useful. She knew nothing about magic and potions and probably couldn't help with that.

Brooklyn - That's fine! U is tricky to find.
Thanks Brooklyn! I tried to find a book to read with sword in the title but had no luck.

Nicole - Whoop!
As long as we need. I have 3-4 buddy reads going on right now and will most likely take my time to read Six of Crows. I think we're going with a slow place, which is good for us

I'll give this a go. I'll try Scavanger Hunt for the first time Scratch that. I'm going to do Option 3 instead - Spell it out

Start: 15/06/18
End: 02/04/19
Level: Rose
Read: 97/97


Apple Blossom
Read: 12/12

A - Till Death by Jennifer L. Armentrout 02/08/18
P - Undertaking Irene by Pamela Burford 31/08/18
P - Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King 10/10/2018
L - Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee 27/07/18
E - Everly by S.M. Shade 05/07/18

B - The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Sáenz 21/07/18
L - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo 23/06/18
O - The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson 30/06/18
S - Soldier, Brother, Sorcerer Morgan Rice 20/06/18
S - The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 28/06/18
O - Once and for All by Sarah Dessen 26/07/18
M - Knight, Heir, Prince by Morgan Rice 16/06/18

Bitterroot
Read: 10/10

B - Barracuda by Christos Tsiolkas 06/08/18
I - Infinite Blue by Darren Groth 06/07/18
T - The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine 10/08/18
T - The Mermaid's Daughter by Ann Claycomb 23/08/18
E - Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon 18/08/18
R - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling 16/07/18
O - Overkill by Elizabeth Daniels 17/08/18
O - Only for the Weekend by Ella Sheridan 03/09/18
T - The Devil Latch by Sonya Hartnett 26/08/18

Chrysanthemum
Read: 13/13

C - To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 25/06/18
H - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 27/06/18
R - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 16/06/18
Y - What Once Was Perfect by Zoe York 05/08/18
S - Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor 29/07/18
A - All the Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater 22/06/18
N - Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman 18/07/18
T - Turtles All the Way Down by John Green 04/05/18
H - Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 15/06/18
E - Fall Out by Ella Sheridanr:Zoe York|7106670] 07/08/18
M - Rebel, Pawn, King by Morgan Rice 17/06/18
U - Unbearable Arms by Aya Morningstar 03/08/18
M - Malevolent by Jana Deleon 07/07/18

Dahlia
Read: 6/6

D - Dying for Dinner Rolls by Lois Lavrisa 11/08/18
A - Fighting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins 04/09/18
H - Hunted by Meagan Spooner 03/09/18
L - Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead 14/08/18
I - In the Valley of Blue Gums by J.H. Fletcher 21/11/18
A - Taunting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins 04/09/18

Hawthorn
Read: 8/8

H - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling 01/07/17
A - Lady of Devices by Shelley Adina 06/08/18
W - Bony and the White Savage: An Inspector Bonaparte Mystery #26 featuring Bony, the first Aboriginal detective by Arthur W. Upfield 31/08/18
T - The Fates Divide by Veronica Roth 13/07/18
H - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling 05/07/18
O - Rain Shadow by Tess Oliver 13/08/18
R - Refuge by Karen Lynch 29/08/18
N - No Prince Charming by Angel Payne 26/10/18

Jessamine
Read: 9/9

J - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 14/07/18
E - Escaping Destiny by Amelia Hutchins 05/09/18
S - Seducing Destiny by Amelia Hutchins 05/09/18
S - Skinny Dipping Dare by Zoe York 29/09/2018
A - Unraveling Destinyby Amelia Hutchins 06/09/18
M - UnKiss Me by Dawn Martens 08/09/18
I - Iced by Jenny Siler 20/12/18
N - Ava of the Gaia by G.E. Nosek 27/12/18
E - Expectation by Holly Mortimer 18/09/2018

Lavender
Read: 8/8

L - Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty 13/11/18
A - Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake 03/11/18
V - What She Inherits by Diane Vanaskie Mulligan 14/09/2018
E - Emergency Engagement by Samanthe Beck 31/01/2019
N - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 31/01/2019
D - Damaged Hearts by Monica Murphy 09/09/18
E - The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos 11/03/19
R - The Faerie Prince by Rachel Morgan 13/10/18

Mimosa
Read: 6/6

M - Her Defiant Heart by Monica Murphy 08/09/18
I - The Children Act by Ian McEwan 11/03/19
M - His Wasted Heart by Monica Murphy 08/09/18
O - War Flower by Mary-Anne O'Connor 15/11/18
S - Sunset over the Cherry Orchard by Jo Thomas 06/10/2018
A - Pants on Fire by Maggie Alderson 21/10/18

Passionflower
Read: 13/13

P - Darkangel by Christine Pope 18/10/18
A - Three Nights with a Rock Star by Amber Lin 30/08/18
S - Guitar Freak by Candy J. Starr 28/08/18
S - Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz 28/08/18
I - Wolf Scent by Isabel Dare 23/08/18
O - Out of Bounds by Jillian Quinn 05/10/2018
N - Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty 25/01/2019
F - First Lord's Fury by Jim Butcher 14/08/18
L - Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo 31/07/18
O - One & Only by Viv Daniels 03/11/18
W - Everland by Wendy Spinale 20/08/18
E - 99 Red Balloons by Elisabeth Carpenter
R - Relentless by Karen Lynch 28/08/18

Petal
Read: 5/5

P - Into the Water by Paula Hawkins 11/08/18
E - Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie 24/07/18
T - The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris 24/07/18
A - Nimbus: A Steampunk Novel by B.J. Keeton and Austin King 04/08/18
L - I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga 24/07/18

Trillium
Read: 8/8

T - The Faerie Guardian by Rachel Morgan 13/10/18
R - Rogue by Karen Lynch 30/08/18
I - In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick 23/03/19
L - Storm Crazy by Livia Quinn 19/10/18
L - Love in Rewind by Tali Alexander 07/11/18
I - Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody 02/04/19
U - Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn 04/10/2018
M - Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headley 08/08/18


(view spoiler)[Gave up on:
Option 6: Scavenger Hunt Want-it-All
►The same Freestyle, but you must find at least one word from each letter grouping (i.e., one word from A, B, C, D etc.)

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Flowers found: 10
p. 232. "Between the bushes and their loads of purple, red and white flowers, the wet grass was full of smaller flowers: pink ones with only three petals, giant pansies, wild phlox, lupins of all colours, orange lilies, tall white lilies, irises, and a myriad others. There were creepers growing flowers big enough for hats, cornflowers, poppies, and plants..."

p. 236. "While he dashed about, Sophie cut armloads of long irises, or lilies, or frond orange flowers, or branches of blue hibiscus, and Michael loaded the bath with orchids, roses, starry white flowers, shiny vermillion ones..." (hide spoiler)]

Sarah wrote: "Tina wrote: "I'm about 43% in, so chapter 11. My audiobook has stopped working as there's no space left on my phone to download the rest.

I don't think [spoilers removed]

Stephen Fry did a great ..."

OH what?! That's great! Does Harry go in his office?

Chapter 1 - 2

So far I'm liking. I stopped as I'm getting drowsy. We're still getting to know the characters at this point so I can't say much about them.

(Team Tonks)